Lower Dir District

Lower Dir District spans across valleys and mountains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, with Timergara serving as its administrative headquarters and largest urban center.

The district emerged in 1996 when the original Dir District divided into Upper and Lower regions, following its previous status as a princely state until 1969.

The population of Lower Dir District predominantly speaks Pashto, with strong tribal structures centered around Pashtun families and traditional governance systems.

The district contains seven administrative tehsils including Adenzai, Balambat, Khall, Lal Qilla, Munda, Samar Bagh, and Timergara, managing local affairs and services.

Archaeological discoveries at Timargarha revealed tribal burial sites dating from the 18th to 6th century BC, indicating continuous human settlement in the region.

Location: Malakand Division

Capital city: Timergara

Shares border with: Malakand District

Website: http://lowerdir.pk

GPS coordinates: 34.85194,71.85335

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:48